A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 568280 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 568325 epoch_slot_no: 6725 block_no: 568252 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-02 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7452f16586f13a2038490079b42b4b2c9dc5e7c575881cb86a6e7a11f64a8e26Block Operator
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